Wilder Elementary

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Wilder Elementary ranks 225 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wilder Elementary is a public elementary school in Mansfield, Missouri, serving 269 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mansfield R-IV school district, which is ranked 22 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Wilder Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the state average on Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests across grade levels and subjects. For example, the school's 4th-grade math proficiency rate was 52.2% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 43.8%. Additionally, over 60% of Wilder Elementary's students come from low-socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, yet these students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools in this category. The school's student-teacher ratio is also relatively low, ranging from 9.8 to 10.5 over the past three years.

While Wilder Elementary's academic success is impressive, the school's student population is notably homogeneous, with 94.8% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 87.36% to 95.79% white students. This lack of diversity may have implications for the school's cultural and social environment. However, Wilder Elementary's effective resource allocation and support for its disadvantaged student population suggest that the school is implementing successful strategies that could be valuable for other high-performing schools in the area, such as Ava Elementary and Mountain Grove Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

414 W Ohio St
Mansfield, MO 65704-9300

(417) 924-3289

District: Mansfield R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
225^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,046

Students who attend Wilder Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mansfield Junior High
High:	Mansfield High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 269

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wilder Elementary ranks better than 74.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.56. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Wilder Elementary employs 26.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilder Elementary is $11,046.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wilder Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilder Elementary 225^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Wilder Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Mansfield R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Mansfield R-IV 22^nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilder Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wilder Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	34.80	809^th	1074	24.7%
2007	34.60	827^th	1080	23.4%
2008	45.47	653^rd	1084	39.8%
2009	65.30	310^th	1053	70.6%
2010	55.05	486^th	1066	54.4%
2011	82.36	122^nd	1088	88.8%
2012	47.58	639^th	1085	41.1%
2013	42.30	719^th	1108	35.1%
2014	58.75	433^rd	1089	60.2%
2015	56.45	467^th	1058	55.9%
2016	60.70	356^th	865	58.8%
2017	67.37	329^th	1032	68.1%
2018	69.97	287^th	1045	72.5%
2019	79.62	157^th	1052	85.1%
2021	67.85	268^th	901	70.3%
2022	62.32	337^th	908	62.9%
2023	71.56	225^th	898	74.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilder Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	80.96	83^rd	887	90.6%
2019	84.47	62^nd	907	93.2%
2021	62.37	145^th	574	74.7%

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Rank History for White students at Wilder Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.06	351^st	898	60.9%
2019	70.89	218^th	917	76.2%
2021	58.39	272^nd	691	60.6%
2022	48.05	348^th	675	48.4%
2023	57.30	274^th	673	59.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Wilder Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	428	428
1992	403	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1993	404	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1994	421	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1995	358	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
1996	358	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
1997	360	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1998	393	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
1999	395	3	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	406
2000	406	4	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	415
2001	407	3	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	417
2002	392	4	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2003	392	4	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2004	350	5	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2005	369	5	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	378
2006	400	6	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2007	352	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2008	336	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
2009	336	6	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	344
2010	345	6	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	354
2011	378	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	385
2012	386	2	2	0	0	0	2	0	392
2013	372	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	378
2014	339	1	1	3	0	0	1	0	345
2015	324	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	327
2016	330	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	333
2017	270	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	271
2018	270	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	271
2019	254	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	261
2020	246	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	250
2021	246	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	252
2022	235	3	1	0	0	0	8	0	247
2023	255	1	1	2	0	0	10	0	269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilder Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	428	24.6	17.3	62.9
1992	407	25.4	16.0	84.5
1993	407	24.4	16.7	90.7
1994	426	26.2	16.3	90.6
1995	362	28.8	12.6	94.8
1996	362	28.8	12.6	94.8
1997	360	28.3	12.7	54.4
1998	402	30.0	13.4	47.5
1999	406	31.2	13.0	58.1
2000	415	32.3	12.8	52.5
2001	417	29.2	14.3	53
2002	403	27.6	14.6	44.7
2003	403	27.6	14.6	44.7
2004	363	26.8	13.5	54.5
2005	378	28.6	13.2	58.7
2006	411	32.5	12.6	57.9
2007	357	31.4	11.4	60.2
2008	343	28.8	11.9	58.3
2009	344	28.3	12.1	58.1
2010	354	28.7	12.3	63.6
2011	385	28.4	13.5	68.1
2012	392	27.8	14.0	64
2013	378	29.1	12.9	64.8
2014	345	28.8	11.9	68.1
2015	327	29.0	11.2	68.2
2016	333	29.0	11.4	66.4
2017	271	27.7	9.7	64.9
2018	271	27.9	9.6	66.1
2019	261	27.9	9.3	64.8
2020	250	25.7	9.7	67.6
2021	252	23.8	10.5	65.9
2022	247	25.1	9.8	55.9
2023	269	26.3	10.2	62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilder Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	428	24.6	17.3	62.9
1992	407	25.4	16.0	84.5
1993	407	24.4	16.7	90.7
1994	426	26.2	16.3	90.6
1995	362	28.8	12.6	94.8
1996	362	28.8	12.6	94.8
1997	360	28.3	12.7	54.4
1998	402	30.0	13.4	47.5
1999	406	31.2	13.0	58.1
2000	415	32.3	12.8	52.5
2001	417	29.2	14.3	53
2002	403	27.6	14.6	44.7
2003	403	27.6	14.6	44.7
2004	363	26.8	13.5	54.5
2005	378	28.6	13.2	58.7
2006	411	32.5	12.6	57.9
2007	357	31.4	11.4	60.2
2008	343	28.8	11.9	58.3
2009	344	28.3	12.1	58.1
2010	354	28.7	12.3	63.6
2011	385	28.4	13.5	68.1
2012	392	27.8	14.0	64
2013	378	29.1	12.9	64.8
2014	345	28.8	11.9	68.1
2015	327	29.0	11.2	68.2
2016	333	29.0	11.4	66.4
2017	271	27.7	9.7	64.9
2018	271	27.9	9.6	66.1
2019	261	27.9	9.3	64.8
2020	250	25.7	9.7	67.6
2021	252	23.8	10.5	65.9
2022	247	25.1	9.8	55.9
2023	269	26.3	10.2	62.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilder Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$963 (9.4%)	$9,253 (90.6%)	$10,216
2020	$1,009 (10.3%)	$8,824 (89.7%)	$9,833
2021	$1,392 (13.6%)	$8,827 (86.4%)	$10,219
2022	$4,723 (42.8%)	$6,323 (57.2%)	$11,046

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilder Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 157^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 225^th of 898 Elementary schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilder Elementary)	68.8	31	37.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mansfield R-IV)	68.8	31	37.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilder Elementary)	72.9	40	32.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mansfield R-IV)	72.9	40	32.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilder Elementary)	48.6	52.2	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mansfield R-IV)	48.6	52.2	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilder Elementary)	40	50	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mansfield R-IV)	40	50	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Science (Wilder Elementary)	68.5	56.9	11.6%
5th Grade Science (Mansfield R-IV)	68.5	56.9	11.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilder Elementary)	64.8	59.1	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mansfield R-IV)	64.8	59.1	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	261	269	3.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	254	255	0.4%
Two or More Races	6	10	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.8%	62.8%	1.9%

Schools Near Wilder Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	414 W Ohio St	Mansfield	65704	Wright County	Mansfield R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 924-3289	269	26	10.2	62.8%	255 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	71.6	225^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.9%		62.3	337^th of 908 public elementary schools	62.9%	112		52.2			56.9	40.0		59.1		$11,046	$4,723	$6,323
Norwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	675 N Hawk Ave	Norwood	65717	Wright County	Norwood R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 746-4101	140	16	8.9	55.0%	127 (90.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.9%)	60.3	353^rd of 898 public elementary schools	60.7%		44.5	512^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.6%	159	28.6		64.6		58.0	28.6	31.6	48.4		$12,196	$2,780	$9,417
Seymour Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 E Center	Seymour	65746	Webster County	Seymour R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 935-2234	309	34	9.1	39.5%	287 (92.9%)	14 (4.5%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43.7	527^th of 898 public elementary schools	41.3%		33.8	617^th of 908 public elementary schools	32.0%	90	38.9	35.2	26.8		51.2	33.3				$10,749	$2,280	$8,470
Hartville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	175 N. School Ave	Hartville	65667	Wright County	Hartville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 741-7141	294	23	12.5	48.3%	273 (92.9%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	33.4	627^th of 898 public elementary schools	30.2%		52.4	433^rd of 908 public elementary schools	52.3%	194	21.2	58.0	14.7	16.0	26.4	30.3	44.7	32.4	28.0	$9,000	$4,406	$4,594
Ava Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	507 North Spring Street	Ava	65608	Douglas County	Ava R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 683-5450	544	37	14.8	64.3%	519 (95.4%)	4 (0.7%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	73.8	202^nd of 898 public elementary schools	77.5%		63.4	325^th of 908 public elementary schools	64.2%	123	54.6	52.2				49.5	58.0			$9,271	$1,004	$8,267
Skyline Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	Rte 72 Box 486	Norwood	65717	Wright County	Skyline R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 683-4874	87	9	9.6	70.1%	76 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.5%)								(n/a)										$11,487	$4,590	$6,897
Mountain Grove Elementary	Public	K-4	320 E Ninth	Mountain Grove	65711	Wright County	Mountain Grove R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 926-3177	688	48	14.4	57.6%	645 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.5%)	42.4	542^nd of 898 public elementary schools	39.6%		43.6	523^rd of 908 public elementary schools	42.4%	19	40.7	38.3				40.7	27.1
Fordland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	252 N Center St	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Fordland R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 767-2307	285	22	12.8	49.1%	273 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	40.4	567^th of 898 public elementary schools	36.9%		43.5	524^th of 908 public elementary schools	42.3%	43	55.3	36.6			27.1	36.9	28.8			$11,121	$1,553	$9,568

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilder Elementary

How many students attend Wilder Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Wilder Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Wilder Elementary?

Students at Wilder Elementary are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Wilder Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wilder Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mansfield Junior High
High : Mansfield High

Is Wilder Elementary a good school?

Wilder Elementary ranks 225^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Wilder Elementary in?

Mansfield R-IV

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